Nearly 5 billion VND registered to support in Humanitarian Month 2019

The launching ceremony attracted 28 units inside and outside the province and many individuals to register to support humanitarian activities. Photo: Chu Thanh

On May 4, the Nghe An Provincial Red Cross Society held a launching ceremony for the “Humanitarian Month” to raise awareness, responsibility and practical actions of cadres, party members and people of all walks of life towards humanitarian work and Red Cross activities in assisting people in difficult circumstances and vulnerable people anytime, anywhere.

Thereby contributing to implementing the social security policy of the Party and State and educating compassion and goodwill.

At the launching ceremony, free medical examinations and medicine were also provided to 500 people. Photo: Chu Thanh

This year, with the theme “Connect, share and spread”, the launching ceremony of “Humanitarian Month” organized by the Provincial Red Cross Society in Do Luong district attracted 28 units inside and outside the province and many individuals to register to support humanitarian activities in 21 districts, cities and towns with a total value of nearly 5 billion VND.

Humanitarian Month takes place from May 1 to May 31. There are two peak weeks from May 8 (World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day) to May 19 (Birthday of President Ho Chi Minh, Founder and first Honorary President of the Association).

At the launching ceremony, the Provincial Red Cross Association visited, presented 200 gifts, provided medical examinations and free medicine to 500 people; inaugurated 2 Red Cross houses; presented 12 water purifiers to schools in the area...

The delegation came to hand over the Red Cross house to Ms. Tran Thi Hoan in Nam Son commune (Do Luong). Photo: Chu Thanh

On this occasion, the Red Cross Society of the whole province is determined to provide assistance to 12,000 - 15,000 disadvantaged and unfortunate people in the province through the "Humanitarian Month". At the same time, it launched a text message campaign with the syntax ND sent to 1407 "Humanitarian shelter for the poor in border areas" launched by the Central Red Cross Society.